What if one conversation could change someone's life? Tracy Steele believes community isn't just something we join—it's something we intentionally build. In this episode of The Goode Show, Tracy shares why she founded Community Cultivator, the challenges of starting a purpose-driven business, and ho…
The Goode Show
by Surinder Goode
Real Talk. Raw Stories. No BS. Hosted by Surinder Goode—Navy SEAL spouse, entrepreneur, and the voice you didn't know you needed but won't be able to forget. The Goode Show dives into the unfiltered realities of military life, entrepreneurship, and identity. From SOF warriors and veterans to military spouses navigating chaos and change—these are real conversations with real people. No polished PR answers, just straight-shooting dialogue that pulls back the curtain on life behind the uniform. Expect bold opinions, hilarious truths, gut-punch honesty, and storytelling that sticks with you.
Latest Episodes
🧁 She signed up to become a Marine… but life had a sweeter plan.
Fatten Saad was ready to earn the title of United States Marine after signing on the dotted line. But when broken hips ended that dream, she refused to let it define her.
Instead, she built something extraordinary.
Today, Fatten is th…
What do you learn after 13 PCS moves?
In this episode of The Goode Show, Assistant Producer and seasoned military spouse Kim Brinkman shares the invaluable lessons she's learned after moving 13 times during her family's military journey.
From relocating with six children, cats, dogs, and even her mo…
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, I'm sharing my personal journey to becoming a proud U.S. citizen. From the reasons I chose to move here to the challenges, opportunities, and experiences that shaped my life, this episode is a reflection on what America means to me. I talk about why I'm g…
What makes a great board? More importantly, what makes a bad one?
In Episode 95 of The Goode Show, I sit down with Ashley Camac, CEO of Zero8Hundred, to discuss one of the most important—and often misunderstood—parts of any nonprofit or organization: the board.
We dive into:
✔️ How to build an effec…
Episode 94 is a little different.
This week, we're taking a look back at the first six months of 2026 and reflecting on some of the incredible guests, conversations, events, and opportunities that have shaped The Goode Show so far this year.
From military spouses and veterans to active-duty service …
We've all met her.
The woman who says, "I love that for you!" but never actually supports you. The spouse who wears her husband's rank like she earned it. The self-proclaimed deployment expert who's never lived through one. The woman who talks a great game about empowering other women—until it's som…
🎙️ Episode 91: Live from the Military Veteran Entertainment Awards
Lights, camera, action!
In this special episode of The Goode Show, I take you to Los Angeles and the Military Veteran Entertainment Awards for an unforgettable evening celebrating veterans, service members, and patriots who are maki…
Episode #91 of The Goode Show features a conversation with Susan Roberts Egley, founder of Veterans East County Alliance (VECA), along with Priscilla, two women who have been quietly creating meaningful connections within the veteran and military community in East County San Diego.
We talk about how…
This week on The Goode Show, we sit down with Aaron Pelander, Chief Branding Officer of GOVX, to talk about the evolution of one of the biggest platforms supporting military, veterans, first responders, teachers, and government employees.
If you think GOVX is just about discounts — think again.
Aaro…
Work-life balance—everyone talks about it, but for military moms building a business, it can feel almost impossible to define… let alone achieve.
In this episode, we’re getting real about what it actually looks like behind the scenes. The blurred lines between work and home. The constant pull betwee…
Last year in June '25, Surinder Goode and Kim Brinkman headed to Los Angeles for a once-in-a-lifetime experience — appearing on Let's Make a Deal.
Dressed as military spouses and bringing high energy to match the moment, what started as a fun opportunity quickly turned into something unforgettable w…
There’s something pretty special about a business that starts not with a grand plan… but with a gut feeling—literally.
In this episode, I sit down with military spouse Krista and her husband Kevin, a Veteran SEAL, who turned a personal health challenge into a thriving home-based sourdough business. …
What if a scholarship could do more than just help pay for school… what if it could also put your high schooler behind the wheel of a brand new car? 👀
In this episode of The Goode Show, I sit down with Victor Santana from Sedano Ford Auto Group—bringing over 40 years of experience and a true passio…
In this episode of The Goode Show, I sit down with Captain Javier Lopez Martinez, Commanding Officer of Amphibious Construction Battalion ONE (ACB1), one of the largest commands on base in Coronado, CA.
From humble beginnings to leading at the highest levels, Captain Martinez shares the story behind…
After more than 20 years in the United States Air Force, Ramiro “V-Speed” Villalobos faced the same challenge many service members do — figuring out who you are when the military chapter ends.Following his experience with The Honor Foundation, Ramiro found a renewed sense of purpose through service …
Hormones… we blame them, laugh about them, and sometimes feel completely controlled by them—but what are they actually doing to our bodies?
In this episode, I sit down with Carol Bender from Joy Wellness to break it all down. From mood swings and low energy to sleep, weight, and everything in betwee…
In this quick episode of The Goode Show, I’m bringing you a few conversations straight from Nick Lannon’s Nightly Debrief in Pacific Palisades — a room full of storytellers, veterans, and creatives who are making serious moves in the entertainment world.
I caught up with some incredible guests inclu…
What happens when you turn a drive to Los Angeles into a podcast studio? 🚗🎙️
Kim and I hit record in the car and let the conversation flow somewhere between San Diego and the inevitable LA traffic. In this episode, we talk about the realities of military transition, share honest stories about chil…
Episode 80 takes us into the Man Cave with former Navy SEAL Marc Hansen — and this one goes way beyond a typical transition story.
For Marc, leaving the Teams wasn’t about walking away from purpose… it was about returning to something that had always been there. Music was in his soul long before the…